Treat your jaw pain and tension with Dr. Russ

TMJ pain and tension are so common! I spend time every day with patients working out tension in the jaw, and teaching folks how to self-manage and self-treat. Here is my take on self-massage of the jaw and TMJ.

So many TMJ issues are related to stress and anxiety. Many more are related to trauma and sometimes dental work or orthodontia can create these problems inadvertently.

After the intro and anatomy, self-treatment technique start at 5:45

Dr. Russ' neck stretches:
   • 8 minute neck opening, relaxation, an...  

Dr. Russ' postural "sternal lift" for releasing upper body tension
   • The optimal exercise for improving po...  

Dr. Russ treating jaw problems manuall:
   • Deep TMJ and Cranial Myofascial Relea...  

   • Deep TMJ, neck, shoulder, cranial and...  

As always, thank you for watching! Your comments and feedback are always welcome.

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Dr. David Russ, chiropractor in Portland, Oregon.

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